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In a disputed reef, Philippines sees face of Chinese domination
MASINLOC, Philippines — The fishermen were sailing the azure waters off the Philippine coast when Richard Caneda saw the morning sunlight glinting off a vessel "bigger than the biggest ship in the Philippine navy." Caneda could see a red Chinese...
Tags: Japan, Malaysia, Boats, Vietnam, Brunei
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Taiwan imposes sanctions on Philippines over killing
ReutersTAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan imposed sanctions against the Philippines on Wednesday, rejecting as unacceptable a Philippine apology for the killing of a fisherman from Taiwan last week. The row is the latest flare-up in tension in Asian seas where...Tags: Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Military Equipment, Taipei (Taiwan)
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Ex-president leading in mayoral race in Manila, Aquino-backed candidates in Senate polls
Associated PressMANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada was leading in the vote-count for mayor of Manila on Tuesday in what could be his first elected post since he was ousted in a 2001 revolt on corruption charges. In other...Tags: Armed Forces, Motorvehicle Accidents, Benigno Aquino III, Voting Machines, Political Corruption
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Philippines' Aquino wins rare Congress majority in mid-term polls
ReutersBy Manuel Mogato MANILA, May 14 (Reuters) - Philippine President Benigno Aquino was set on Tuesday to win unprecedented control of the two chambers of Congress after mid-term elections, raising hopes for his reforms to sustain growth, create jobs and...Tags: Social Issues, Local Elections, Poverty, Elections, Politics
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4 U.N. peacekeepers released by Syrian rebels
BEIRUT--Syrian rebels released four U.N. peacekeepers Sunday, five days after the Filipino troops were seized in the increasingly volatile buffer zone between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. A rebel group reportedly said the four...
Tags: Rebellions, National Government, Wars and Interventions, United Nations, Government
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FEATURE-Philippine leader seeks to cut short Marcos family revival
ReutersBy Rosemarie Francisco BATAC, Philippines, May 10 (Reuters) - The Philippines' Imelda Marcos has a dream - to restore her family to what she sees as its rightful place in Manila's Malacanang presidential palace. But standing in the way is President...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Justice and Rights, Civil Rights, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice
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Limo fire: Victim planned Manila hilltop wedding, father says
A woman killed over the weekend in a Bay Area limousine fire was going to have a wedding on a hilltop in the Philippines, her family said. Neriza Fojas, 31, had already had a civil wedding ceremony in Las Vegas with her husband, Carlo Moya, but was...
Tags: Nursing, Medical Specialization, Health and Medical Professionals, Philippines
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China slams Philippine bid to "legalise" occupation of islands
ReutersBEIJING, April 26 (Reuters) - China accused the Philippines on Friday of trying to legalise its occupation of islands in the disputed South China Sea, repeating that Beijing would never agree to international arbitration. Frustrated with the slow pace of...Tags: Arbitration, Malaysia, Beijing (China), Crime, Law and Justice, China
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Some Asian govts tighten airport controls on bird flu fears
Reuters* Thailand warns new bird flu could spread * Taiwan airlines shares fall on flu fears * Airlines: no change in bookings to China * Govts crack down on poultry from China By Sui-Lee Wee BEIJING, April 25 (Reuters) - Several governments in Asia have...Tags: Japan, Viral Diseases and Infections, Air Transportation Delays, Sharp Corp, Transportation
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Caridad honors volunteers for 20 years of service
At its annual volunteer recognition dinner the Caridad Center honored three dedicated volunteers for 20 years of service at the Boynton Beach health clinic, which provides medical and dental services to the uninsured, working poor in Palm Beach County....Tags: Boynton Beach, Lantana, Dentistry and Dental Health, Delray Beach, Palm Beach County
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Dela Rosa appointed new chief information officer at HCC
Dr. Christopher Dela Rosa has been appointed as chief information officer at Harford Community College. In this position, Dela Rosa will continue to provide leadership to staff and manage the day-to-day operations of Computing and Technology Services....Tags: Technology, Science, Engineering, Colleges and Universities, Philippines
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West DuPage police blotter: April 3
The following items were taken from Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, West Chicago, Winfield and Warrenville police records. Wheaton •A tablet computer valued at $600 was taken from a car parked in the lot at 900 Roosevelt Road on March 22 sometime between...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Christianity, Theft, Batavia, Prosecution
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